When I first confessed Jesus as Lord, I didn’t realize I was stepping into a life where suffering might come with the territory. Today, believers around the world are experiencing this reality, and signs of it are increasingly present here in the United States. Stories of Christians facing hostility for standing firm in their faith are no longer rare—they are …
Growing Through the Hard Stuff
In this teaching Marc Dickie shares how trials, though uncomfortable, are essential for building character, endurance, and trust in God. Drawing from Romans 5, he explained that spiritual maturity often comes through hardship—not ease. He also emphasized that real faith means acting on God’s Word, even when fear or doubt is present. Through examples like Gideon and David, Marc encourages …